Cost of Living in Kronenwetter, WI

Population 8,420 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

79
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Kronenwetter a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $241,000. An unemployment rate of 0.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Kronenwetter lies roughly 80 miles west of the nearest major metro, Green Bay — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 79

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Kronenwetter

The median home value in Kronenwetter is $240,700 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,042/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,268/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 53.2°F and lows of 34.0°F, with about 64.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Kronenwetter has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$240,700
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$139,489
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 87.3%
Renter-occupied 12.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,042
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,656/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.1%
Carpooled
12.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
11.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$107,268
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,307
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
87% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
75.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.6
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 38.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
53.2°F
Avg Low
34.0°F
Annual Precip
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
64.3"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 232740546776807870564028
Low °F 71021324555595749372514
Precip" 1.201.081.833.123.794.673.864.073.833.071.851.54
Snow" 14.812.78.36.50.20.00.00.00.00.96.514.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
77.8%
Good air days/yr
166
Max AQI recorded
11
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kronenwetter, WI?

Kronenwetter has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.

What is average rent in Kronenwetter, WI?

The median gross rent in Kronenwetter is $1,042 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kronenwetter?

The median home value in Kronenwetter is $240,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kronenwetter?

The median household income in Kronenwetter is $107,268 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kronenwetter, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Kronenwetter is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Kronenwetter, WI affordable?

Yes, Kronenwetter is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Kronenwetter?

Kronenwetter has average high temperatures of 53.2°F and average lows of 34.0°F. Annual precipitation is 33.9". Average annual snowfall is 64.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kronenwetter at a Glance

Population
8,420
Median Income
$107,268
Home Value
$240,700
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
Unemployment
0.6%
Avg High Temp
53.2°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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